GET TO KNOW US:
FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for leading all procurement and sourcing operations across the semiconductor manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, supervising the Materials Management Team, and providing escalation support for supplier and supply chain challenges across all sites.
- Serve as the primary escalation contact for supplier issues across all facilities in CA and AZ.
- Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and other departments as needed.
- Provide consistent monthly forecasts for key suppliers and confirm capacity to ensure ramp readiness.
- Detect and respond to forecast lifts by working with suppliers to ensure resource alignment.
- Make real-time and strategic supplier decisions to support production and customer needs.
- Own and manage purchasing metrics, including Buyer Performance, Shortage Management, and Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD).
- Manage and delegate daily/weekly/monthly alignment meetings with suppliers based on business needs.
- Oversee purchasing of inventory, raw materials, outside processing (OP) materials, MRO, and safety stock.
- Directly manage the Materials Management Team, including staff responsible for purchasing functions across all categories.
- Provide coaching, performance management, and development opportunities for team members.
- Travel to different facilities as required to provide hands-on purchasing support and leadership.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Quality, Manufacturing, and CCT to resolve supply chain challenges.
- Maintain working knowledge of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
Qualifications:
- ASCM certification (such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.
- APICS or equivalent certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent of experience.
- 15+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of direct, indirect, and outside processing (OP) procurement.
- Extensive ERP experience with ability to develop management tools and dashboards.
- Demonstrated success in supplier development, cost reduction, and escalation management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
CULTURE:
At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?
Competitive salaries
Paid time off program
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings – with a generous company match
Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!
